University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Town
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About University of West Georgia
The University of West Georgia is a public university in Carrollton, Georgia, United States. The university offers a satellite campus in Newnan, Georgia, select classes at its Douglasville Center, and off-campus Museum Studies classes at the Atlanta History Center in Atlanta, Georgia. A total of 16,072 students, including 10,075 undergraduate and 5,997 graduate, were enrolled as of fall 2025. The university is also one of four comprehensive universities in the University System of Georgia.
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52%
Acceptance
$12,786
Net price
7,520
Enrollment
43%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
52%
Acceptance rate
1,032
SAT average
21
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$12,786
Average net price
$6,088
In-state tuition
$17,800
Out-of-state tuition
$12,782
Room & board
$800
Books & supplies
$21,981
Total cost of attendance
40%
Students receiving Pell grants
35%
Students with federal loans
$23,970
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$49,587
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$41,000
Median earnings (6 yrs)
43%
Graduation rate
78%
Retention rate
77%
Earn more than a HS grad
$9,152
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
7,520
Total enrollment
21%
Part-time
21
Avg. age at entry
32%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
University of West Georgia FAQ
Is University of West Georgia a public or private school?
University of West Georgia is a public institution located in Carrollton, GA.
What is the acceptance rate at University of West Georgia?
University of West Georgia has an acceptance rate of 52%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does University of West Georgia cost?
The average annual net price at University of West Georgia is $12,786 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $6,088 in-state and $17,800 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at University of West Georgia?
About 43% of students at University of West Georgia complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do University of West Georgia graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, University of West Georgia students earn a median of $49,587 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of West Georgia?
Admitted students at University of West Georgia have an average SAT score of 1,032 and an ACT midpoint of 21. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend University of West Georgia?
University of West Georgia enrolls about 7,520 students.
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